Daily Archives: December 15, 2012

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today marked its second birthday anniversary by donating THB 66,930 to Human Help Network Foundation Thailand in support of their efforts in assisting underprivileged children in Thailand. “In line with our commitment to be a dynamic hub for all travelers and give back to our local community,… Read the full press release

2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Santa comes early to the bachelor pad, and even more Zoo primates join a festive tradition WHO: No gift wrap department is a match for a 380-pound gorilla, but at Zoo Atlanta, half the fun is in the unwrapping. On Saturday, December 15 at 2:30 p.m., the western lowland gorillas get their annual… Read the full press release

2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air announces the following changes in today’s flight schedule: -flight OV651/652 on route Tallinn-Vilnius-Tallinn, -flight OV621/622 on route Tallinn-St. Petersburg-Tallinn, are cancelled due to technical reasons. Passengers will be transported to the destination with alternative flights, they are offered care in accordance with the waiting time of alternative flight. We kindly… Read the full press release

CTC’s annual event honours the best media coverage, tour operator and more in the UK 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Groovy, baby! The UK office of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) dug out its flares and tie-dye shirts for the 2012 British Annual Canada Travel Awards (BACTA). This year’s 23rd iteration celebrated 50 years of a tourism office… Read the full press release

2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (Dec 14th) announced that Stephen McNamara, after 4 years of being battered and abused by Michael O’Leary on one side and the European media on the other, has decided to pursue an easier life and will, in February next, join the IRFU as their Director of Communications…. Read the full press release

2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of two Andean bear cubs born overnight to 6-year-old Billie Jean. The first cub was born around 12:01 a.m. and the second at 2:02 a.m. These two cubs were sired by Nikki, who was humanely euthanized in August. This species has a high mortality rate,… Read the full press release

2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In reaction to Yorkshire winning the bid to host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford said: “Congratulations to Yorkshire on winning the bid to host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France 2014. This is a fantastic opportunity for Yorkshire and will showcase to… Read the full press release